Re: [Trisquel-users] CyanogenMod: GPL not ideal for an open source project

[chris]

If CyanogenMod wants to make money off of free software they have every right  
to do so under the terms of the GNU GPL. It's always been that way. They also  
have every right to try and relicense code even if its not in the communities  
best interest. I won't be terribly happy about that move as I think it is a  
disservice to its contributors and ultimately end-users. What I would suggest  
doing is making money off the trademark and good reputation of the project  
rather than comply with the demands of manufacturers. If manufacturers think  
CyanogenMod has some value (source code or branding) they need to put up with  
the conditions of the GNU GPL and any conditions the project/company set.  
CyanogenMod should be trying to target manufacturers although they shouldn't  
be complying with demands to change the licensing or make the code available  
under a difference license just so that a trade secret can be protected.